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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,742.74, 6,546.27 and 2,752.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,742.74, 6,546.27 and 2,752.91 is: 3,799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,742.74 : 6,546.27 = 2,752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,742.74/6,546.27 = 2,752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,742.74x = 6,546.27 × 2,752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,742.74x = 18,021,292.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021,292.15/4,742.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.76

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